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4.38 out of 5 stars

VR6=Vroooooommmm6

TECUNUMAN, 05/20/2003
2003 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
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Just got the VR-6! Fast off the start! So far so good. Getting a lot of stares, people pointing---hey you! Reliability to be seen...

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Shezy`s thoughts on the gtizle

shezy, 05/20/2003
2003 Volkswagen GTI 20th Anniversary Edition 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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This car has been my favorite for yeas and when they cane out with the 20th anaversary edition I had to get it and since I`ve had it driving has been alot better.I wanna give V-dub props for making it so all you git lovers this car is a must!!!!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

So many problems...so little time

vwlemon, 05/19/2003
2003 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I will never buy a Volkswagen again! Let me state that I have ALWAYS had my car serviced at the proper intervals and only at Volkswagen. I have had the window regulators break 3 times, the ignition coils go out twice, and the battery blew up. Also, the car rattles so much that it sounds like it was made in the 70's. I have had my car 13 months and have had to have the car towed 4 times. The sad thing is...VW isn't even apologetic about their quality problems. Potential VW buyers beware, don't buy a VW unless you have all the time in the world and love sitting in a cold, emotionless, flourescent lit VW dealership for hours on end!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car...Good Price

zippdawg, 02/18/2003
2003 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback (2.8L 6cyl 6M)
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I have had my GTI VR6 for about 6 months. I have had no problems EXCEPT for: The car was delivered with low coolant level. One morning my computer told me to stop engine and check coolant level. I added some water, problem solved. Once a pebble got lodged between my rear brake rotor and the heat shield and made a high pitched screeching noise. Once I went in reverse, it ejected the pebble, problem solved. Also, the dealership drilled holes in front bumper for lisence plate frame when I asked them not to.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

The Best GTI Yet!

dougmg, 12/22/2006
2003 Volkswagen GTI 20th Anniversary Edition 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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This is my third GTI after owning an '87 16V and then a '95 VR6. I feel all of my complaints with the other two were addressed with the Anniversary Edition. There is no more rolling through the curves, no more wobbly shifter, and a tighter suspension. This car is hot looking and fun to drive!

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